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Eric Von Zipper 
Senior
Posts: 343

Age: 71
Reg: 11-11-17
01-04-18 09:13 PM - Post#242051    

Opens Penn -2

Just like the wind chill factor on 34th Street

 
SRP 
Postdoc
Posts: 4894

Reg: 02-04-06
01-04-18 10:59 PM - Post#242062    
    In response to Eric Von Zipper

Too bad I'm not a gambler.

 
westphillywarrior 
Sophomore
Posts: 196

Age: 43
Reg: 01-08-11
01-04-18 11:24 PM - Post#242065    
    In response to SRP

You're lucky you're not a gambler. I'm kind of surprised you are so high on Princeton for this game. I'm just as high on Penn.
The two teams are about even. We're playing at home. Do you remember the last time you came down to the Palestra? Pure luck you won that one. You're team was quite a bit better last year.
It's Penn's turn. We're due. Much looks like he's going to be a nice player for you, but not tomorrow. Intimidated by his first time in the Cathedral. All you'll be talking about after the game is how lousy the refs were. You're lucky you're not a gambler.

 
SRP 
Postdoc
Posts: 4894

Reg: 02-04-06
01-04-18 11:29 PM - Post#242068    
    In response to westphillywarrior

As I said earlier, possibly irrational exuberance.

I just have a pretty good feeling about the way this group is playing--their development has tracked the way I viewed it from preseason, down to the continuing weak spots but with their best ball ahead of them.

 
Tiger69 
Postdoc
Posts: 2801

Reg: 11-23-04
01-05-18 12:17 AM - Post#242070    
    In response to SRP

I admit that I'm concerned about this game. But, it's good to hear the chest thumping over on the Penn board. It will make a win over the Quackers that much more enjoyable.

 
Mike Porter 
Postdoc
Posts: 3615
Mike Porter
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Reg: 11-21-04
01-05-18 04:35 AM - Post#242073    
    In response to Tiger69

I see very little chest thumping from Penn fans. I read a lot of hopeful thoughts (I sure have some), but plenty of concern to go around. That's fun because it means Penn has gotten back to a point that it matters again.

I'm hoping for a good game with a Quakers victory, but expect a seriously tough game that could go either way depending on whose 3's are falling...

 
bradley 
PhD Student
Posts: 1842

Age: 74
Reg: 01-15-16
01-05-18 09:19 AM - Post#242078    
    In response to Mike Porter

Aha. We can disregard westphillywarrior prior comments.

After reading Penn's posts over the years, Penn BB fans are by a large an extension of Philadelphia sport fans. By definition, Freud would have a field day.

You may well be right that it will be a competitive game with 3s' deciding it but it might turn out to be a blow out for either team. Vegas always has reasons as to establishing betting lines.

 
Silver Maple 
Postdoc
Posts: 3765

Loc: Westfield, New Jersey
Reg: 11-23-04
01-05-18 10:58 AM - Post#242096    
    In response to bradley

This is nice. It's been quite awhile since Penn and Princeton fans have talked smack like this.

 
Tiger69 
Postdoc
Posts: 2801

Reg: 11-23-04
01-05-18 11:22 AM - Post#242108    
    In response to Silver Maple

If the first post I read tomorrow morning is a whine about officiating, I'll be a happy guy.

 
Silver Maple 
Postdoc
Posts: 3765

Loc: Westfield, New Jersey
Reg: 11-23-04
01-05-18 11:38 AM - Post#242112    
    In response to Tiger69

It now looks like all the whining will have to be postponed until Sunday. I don't know who's going to be whining about what, but I'll bet a body part that somebody's going to be whining about something. Kvetching is the one constant of Ivy basketball.

 
Tiger69 
Postdoc
Posts: 2801

Reg: 11-23-04
01-05-18 11:49 AM - Post#242117    
    In response to Silver Maple

Friday night, no game. Looks like an evening at home with martinis and Meow Mix.

 
palestra38 
Professor
Posts: 32685

Reg: 11-21-04
01-05-18 12:07 PM - Post#242125    
    In response to Tiger69

What's the temp out there in the Mexican desert?

 
sparman 
PhD Student
Posts: 1339
sparman
Reg: 12-08-04
Pennsylvania
01-05-18 12:07 PM - Post#242126    
    In response to Silver Maple

  • Silver Maple Said:
I'll bet a body part that somebody's going to be whining about something.



That's a hard bet to evaluate. Some Penn guys are known for excessively touting body part size.

 
Tiger69 
Postdoc
Posts: 2801

Reg: 11-23-04
01-05-18 12:20 PM - Post#242130    
    In response to palestra38

Sunny, mid 70s, light breezes diluting the smoke from burning garbage.

 
palestra38 
Professor
Posts: 32685

Reg: 11-21-04
Pennsylvania
01-05-18 12:29 PM - Post#242132    
    In response to Tiger69

That burning garbage haze is just part of the majesty of your home

 
bradley 
PhD Student
Posts: 1842

Age: 74
Reg: 01-15-16
01-05-18 03:22 PM - Post#242173    
    In response to Tiger69

Amateur hour??? JV high school game follows tomorrow's doubleheader at the historic Palestra.

 
Tiger69 
Postdoc
Posts: 2801

Reg: 11-23-04
Re: Pennsylvania
01-05-18 04:30 PM - Post#242188    
    In response to palestra38

Makes me sentimental about the drive through Philadelphia.

 
penn nation 
Professor
Posts: 21085

Reg: 12-02-04
Re: Pennsylvania
01-05-18 04:41 PM - Post#242189    
    In response to sparman

Although oddly enough, his face has a distinctive orange hue to it.

Let's call this one a wash and move on.

  • sparman Said:
  • Silver Maple Said:
I'll bet a body part that somebody's going to be whining about something.



That's a hard bet to evaluate. Some Penn guys are known for excessively touting body part size.




 
palestra38 
Professor
Posts: 32685

Reg: 11-21-04
Re: Pennsylvania
01-05-18 04:42 PM - Post#242190    
    In response to Tiger69

The air is as clean here now as in Princeton. I too remember the odor of the Schuylkill with raw sewage during rainstorms and the polluted haze that existed 40 years ago. But not now. You should visit some time.

 
Tiger69 
Postdoc
Posts: 2801

Reg: 11-23-04
Re: Pennsylvania
01-05-18 05:27 PM - Post#242198    
    In response to palestra38

Why let reality clutter up my recollections? Soooo yesterday!

 
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